Welcome to the round up of posts this week on Smorgasbord that you might have missed.
I hope you have all had a good week. Nothing earth shattering to report from here but when I read the world headlines, I am very happy to be living in a quiet rural area away from it all. I know I used to be so much more adventurous, but even my upcoming trip to see my sisters requires planning and preparations for just a few days away. The days of flinging some clothes into a bag, grabbing a passport and whizzing through an airport to catch a flight to the other side of the world are long over.
Even technology is going to become interesting during 2023 as mobile phones that are programmed for 3G become obsolete in the UK and Ireland, making way for the new 4G voice technology. This means new phones for the majority of us, and whilst there are only a couple of places in the UK at the moment that have scrapped 3G, they and Ireland intend to move to 4G by the end of the year. Considering I used to drive hundreds of miles on my own without a mobile phone I am almost ashamed I am not brave enough to drive the 7k to Tesco without one!
As always my thanks to my friends who contribute to the blog…
William Price King joined me this week for the Big Band Era with Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson and The Charleston. Also the next post on the life and music of Sir George Shearing with the last episode on this coming Friday.The following week a new series on the incredible Quincy Jones You can also find William – Blog– IMPROVISATION– William Price King on Tumblr
Debby Gies has arrived safely in Mexico after a gruelling journey with snow blizzards, delays due to iced wings. During her time away I will be sharing some posts from the archives on Smorgasbord and her own blog. Tomorrow morning… one of her early guest posts here on an entertaining travel adventure. There will also be some funnies along the way. Debby did a Bon Voyage post on her blog with some interesting geographical, political and safety information on Puerta Vallarta and if you are planning a winter break you will find very helpful. Follow the link to Debby’s blog …D.G. Kaye
Carol Taylor will be here on Wednesday with her A-Z of food and the letter ‘P’. Congratulations to Carol on becoming a great grandmother to Bonnie born on January 25th, a beautiful picture in her round up. On Monday Carol looked at the alternative options to antibiotics in the form of Echinacea, a better way to grow rice for the environment, a report on Trans Fats, a fitness update and a toadzilla found that would make anyone jump. Carol explores the cuisine of Fiji… very exotic locally sourced delicacies. Catch up on all Carol’s posts: Carol Taylor’s weekly round up 22nd to 28th January
Thank you very much for your visits, comments and shares to social media, as always it is appreciated ♥
On with the show…..
Podcast #Poetry #Flash Fiction – Light Lingers and Poisoned Apples by Sally Cronin
Book Review – #Poetry – Sorrowful Soul (Book 3 in the Soul Poetry series) by Harmony Kent
#Parents #Grief – Ok, Little Bird by Deena Goldstein
#Romance – #Preorder – Reunion (Montana Bred Series 2) by Linda Bradley
#mystery #suspense – The Fathers, the Sons and the Anxious Ghost by Jamie Adams
#Pets on My Travels by Darlene Foster
#PotLuck – Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Men Only Weekend Trip by John W. Howell.
January 2023 – Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – Margaritas and Regrets
January 2023 – Another Open Mic Night with author Daniel Kemp – #Marriage and #Fottles
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you will join me again next week… stay safe.. Sally.
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